Peng Chau - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Peng Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Peng Chau - Transportation
The main mode of transportation on the island is bicycle; there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles. P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese White Dolphin: Encyclopedia - Chinese White Dolphin
The Chinese White Dolphin (Chinese: 中華白海豚; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōnghuá bái hǎitún) (Sousa chinensis chinensis) is a subspecies ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of China-related Topics M-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of China-related Topics M-z - S
Sacred Heart Cathedral of Guangzhou - Sai Kung - San Da - Sangokushi - Saisiyat - Sakya - Salar - Salween River - Sally Yeh - Samjeondo M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Octopus Card Payment System
The Octopus card is a stored value smart card which can be used to pay fares on most trains, buses and ferries in Hong Kong. The majority...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ping Chau: Encyclopedia Ii - Ping Chau - Sights
The island has a temple dedicated to Tin Hau. There are many ancient buildings dating to 1000 years ago that can also be found there. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - Transportation Network
DB is accessible from the rest of Hong Kong via sea, land and air: By sea via ferry services or privately-owned yachts; by road via the D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Popular Tourist Regions: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Popular Tourist Regions - Tourism In Australia
New South Wales Bondi Beach Sydney Fox Studios Australia Sydney Luna Park, Sydney Taronga Zoo Sydney Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Sydney...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geography Of Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Geography Of Hong Kong - Geographical Information
Location: Eastern Asia, on the south coast of China, facing the South China Sea Geographic coordinates: 22°15′N 114°10′E Area: to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese White Dolphin: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese White Dolphin - Threats
The sea of Hong Kong is becoming a very dangerous habitat for the Chinese White Dolphins. This is due to the increasing numbers of poachi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - History
Artifacts unearthed on the island show human activities dated back to the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age. For instance, rock carvings a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Places Of Worship In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Places Of Worship In Hong Kong - Tin Hau Temples
Around 60 temples are dedicated, at least partially to Tin Hau. They include: temple in the Tin Hau area, east of Victoria Park, in East...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mui Wo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mui Wo - History
The history of Mui Wo is linked to the end of the Southern Song Dynasty in the late 1270s. (See History of Hong Kong) Mui Wo is located o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Central Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Central Hong Kong - Notable Places Streets And Buildings
Central Hong Kong - Places and streets. Edinburgh Place Hollywood Road Ladder Street Lan Kwai Fong Soho, Hong Kong Statue Square Cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Places Of Worship In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Places Of Worship In Hong Kong - Churches
Places of worship in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island. Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Roman Catholic) St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Escalators And Moving Sidewalks
Hong Kong Island is dominated by steep, hilly terrain, which required the development of unusual methods of transport up and down the slo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Taxis
Different coloured taxis serve different areas. Red taxis serve all areas, except most of Lantau Island. Green taxis only serve the New T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Heliports
Hong Kong has three heliports. One heliport is located in the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, by the Shun Tak Centre, in Sheung Wan, on H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Bridges And Tunnels
There are 15 vehicular tunnels (3 under construction) in Hong Kong. They include three cross-harbour tunnels and nine road tunnels. The c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Airports
Hong Kong has one active international airport since the famous former Hong Kong International Airport at Kai Tak was retired in favour o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Ports And Harbours
The port of Hong Kong has always been a key factor in the development and prosperity of the special administrative region, which is strat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Buses
Bus services have a long history in Hong Kong. In 2005, five companies operate franchised public bus services. There are also a variety o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Ferries
Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes. Most ferry services are provided by licensed ferry operators. As of September 2003, there wer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Transport In Hong Kong: Encyclopedia Ii - Transport In Hong Kong - Railways
Hong Kong has an efficient train network. Public transport trains are operated by two companies, the MTR Corporation Limited (MTR) and th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - Education
DB is served by three kindergartens and two primary schools. A number of residential play-groups are also operated by various independent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - Miscellaneous
Chinese White Dolphins, often called pink dolphins can be seen off the coast of Lantau. A marine park north of the island was designated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - Transportation
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG/HKIA) is located on Chek Lap Kok island and started service in July 1998. It is located off the nort...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - Tourist Attractions
Major tourist attractions include the Po Lin Monastery on Ngong Ping Plateau, where the Tian Tan Buddha (or "Giant Buddha"), an 85-foot-h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lantau Island: Encyclopedia Ii - Lantau Island - Population
Lantau Island has a relatively low population density, with 45,000 people living there, compared to 1.4 million on Hong Kong Island. Sett...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese White Dolphin: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese White Dolphin - Behaviour
Chinese White Dolphins swim to the water surface to breathe every twenty to thirty seconds and after that they will dive into deep water ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of China-related Topics M-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of China-related Topics M-z - T
T. V. Soong - T. Y. Lin - Ta Kung Pao - Table of Chinese monarchs - Tael - Tabgach - Tagawa Matsu - Tai A Chau - Tai Chi Chuan - Tai Chi-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Popular Tourist Regions: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Popular Tourist Regions - Tourism In Bulgaria
Winter Resorts Bansko Chepelare Borovetz Pamporovo Vitosha City Tourism Burgas Plovdiv Sofia Varna ... See also:List of pop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinese White Dolphin: Encyclopedia Ii - Chinese White Dolphin - Variation
The two subspecies differ in color and size of their dorsal fin. The subspecies found in Southeast Asia has pinkish white skin and a larg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - Issues And Criticisms
Like many developments, DB has its own share of issues. An oft-made complaint is that DB is expensive compared to the rest of Hong Kong; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - Community Recreation And Entertainment
Community life in Discovery Bay is centred on DB Plaza, a commercial hub containing a bus terminus, ferry pier, an open piazza, and a ran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - Current Development
Discovery Bay was developed in phases and the developer, HKR, envisage that DB will eventually be home to 25,000 residents. The following...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia Ii - Discovery Bay - History
Originally conceived in 1976 by the developer, Hong Kong Resort Company Limited (hereafter shortened as HKR) in agreement with the Hong K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mui Wo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mui Wo - Transportation
Mui Wo is connected by ferry to Central. Other ferry services link Mui Wo to Discovery Bay, Peng Chau and Cheung Chau. Numerous hiking tr...   » Read the article